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Time for a Pre change? Need the wisdom...

I bought a mac C 41preamp and a pair of AA 10T’s. 

There is a harsh edge riding on the high end... I cant get rid of it.  I have changed everything out and still cant remove it...... I have the opportunity to buy a Parasound A21 and a P6....  What’s the feeling here on this era of Mac? I have had people I respect and in the business prefer the Parasound over the Mac. 

Is the Mac on the bright side and is the P6 in the same ballpark. I have emailed AA about the harshness... maybe xover or maybe bad tweets? It’s killing me. I feel if I clean house (amp- pre) with new equipment I will have a better chance at getting to the relaxing listening days again.

All opinions are welcome... I have a thick skin as I know everything... lol
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cal3713
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I agree with @treebeard1.  I use the duelund, made my own pair and it was super easy and a great investment.  For some details see this link (with more links included).  A number of threads around here to...

http://www.hifihaven.org/index.php?threads/more-duelund-fun-this-time-speaker-cable.3156/
caphill
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Get the ARC Ref 10 linestage preamp or the Ref 6 if you can't swing for the Ref 10.
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hk_fan
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The 10T's aren't a harsh speaker, but electronics can certainly cause any speaker to sound poor.  The 10T's are one of the most listenable speaker that I've heard and I've lived with them for about 10 years.

They do need a quality electronics, especially the amp, to sound their best.  I'm not a fan of Mac and own JC1's so I'm probably biased but I think you will find that your 10T's become much more enjoyable with the A21/P6 combo.  Don't listen to the JC1's unless you're ready to buy a pair, they are a perfect match for the 10T's.
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georgehifi
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Don't listen to the JC1's unless you're ready to buy a pair, they are a perfect match for the 10T's.
Excellent advise, as I said and explained in my first post captbeaver OP  these speakers of yours need current, the John Curl designed Parasound Halo JC1's in high bias mode will sound majestic. If you can't afford them get the smaller Halo stereo A21+ or JC5 or a used older A21. 

Cheers George
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